Church Life

David and Thomas talk about the Southern Baptist Convention in this episode of the Ministry Marks Podcast. They discuss why a church should send a messenger to the convention, and what they like about the convention. Also, evidently ChatGPT thinks David and I look like these guys!

David and Thomas continue the conversation with Bro. Marty Hurt of the Gaston Baptist Church.

David and Thomas interview Marty Hurt on this episode of the Ministry Marks podcast. Bro. Marty Hurt is the Associate Pastor of Music and Senior Adults at Gaston Baptist Church in Booneville. He shares about some of his life experiences and discusses the ministry of music.

Where’s the line when it comes to using a person resources and works when he or she had some type of moral failure? People cross the line morally, and then where is that line in using quotes or songs by them?

We found a long-lost letter from Paul addressed to a Mississippi Baptist Church. We discuss what Paul may write to that church.

How often do you take a vacation? Can a pastor go on a “Staycation”? David and Thomas discuss these topics on the podcast.

Small town general stores didn’t disappear overnight, they were slowly abandoned. People chose selection and preference over proximity. Eventually, the doors closed on the small community stores. Is the same thing happening to churches now? In this episode, David and Thomas discuss the parallels between the death of community stores […]

David and Thomas talk about Christian myths. One of the myths people believe is in the Bible, but not really is the myth “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” That myth is a misquotation of Scripture!

David and Thomas discuss the topic “Do I Have to go to Church?” on this episode of The Ministry Marks Podcast. The simple answer is “Yes” and “No.” A person needs the church for many reasons, yet our salvation was made complete through Jesus’ sacrifice. We don’t add to our […]

David and Thomas discuss the use of AI in sermon development. They also suggest ways that a pastor and churches can use AI ethically.

David and Thomas talk about apologies and how to apologize in an appropriate and Christian way.

David and Thomas discuss the topic of church hurt. They discuss the times they’ve been hurt in church as members, ministers, and men.

David and Thomas discuss the news that Barna research released about men outpacing women in the church.

David and Thomas talk about Christian Fellowship. Regular fellowship is different than Christian Fellowship. They discuss the differences between the two and even discuss some reasons why you may need to break fellowship with another person.

David and Thomas discuss pastor appreciation month. Pastor Appreciation began in 1992 and was popularized by Focus on the Family in 1994. David and Thomas discuss ways that a church can bless its pastor during the month.

David and Thomas talk about the differences in the Sunday morning worship of now (August 2025) to the Sunday morning worship of 2005.

David and Thomas discuss studying the Bible using the SOAP method. SOAP is an acronym that stands for “Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer.”

David and Thomas talk about conducting an orderly business meeting. Business meetings are still widely used by churches in various ways across Mississippi and the Southeast United States, especially in Southern Baptist Churches. They talk about the normal flow of a business meeting and some of the rules behind a […]

David and Thomas discuss itinerant preaching ministry.

David and Thomas discuss the topic of developing friendships in ministry.

David and Thomas discuss the topic: What Makes a Great Pastor. On the podcast a few weeks ago, they named a few great pastors. Why do they think those men are great pastors?

David and Thomas discuss how a pastor can begin a new ministry well. What are some steps the person should take in the first few months of the ministry?

David and Thomas discuss pre-marital counseling. Is pre-marital counseling necessary? What are some topics to discuss in those counseling sessions?

David and Thomas discuss the idea of “deconstructing faith.” Is this a helpful tool for Christians? Or is it unhelpful for Christians?